For many new members it will be their first experience of large ensemble work, so we aim to introduce them to new orchestral skills whilst reinforcing playing techniques.Įntry to the orchestra is by teacher recommendation, but players would normally be of a pre grade 1 standard and this level is recommended to all string players at this level. The Junior Strings consists of around 30 young players. Regular attendance at rehearsals and concerts is absolutely vital to maintaining the high standard of performance which we strive to maintain. We look forward to sharing many more successful and fulfilling years together. Learning an instrument enables you to exercise both sides of the brain, leading to more effective thinking that has a positive effect on academic subjects, as well as often having a significant effect on a person’s social life and confidence.įinally I would like to thank those of you who attend Music Centre for giving us the opportunity to work with you and make music together. We are indebted to our excellent ‘Friends of HMC’ group for the work that they do in much-needed fund raising activities and the support that they give to the benefit of all those who attend the Centre.Įnsemble music making is benefiting socially and cerebrally too! I thank all of the specialist Music Centre staff for their continuing hard work, initiative and inspiration and I look forward to another successful year working with them. Harrogate Music Centre has a strong and established reputation for music making of high quality that we strive to continue. In addition to our main concerts, Music Centre has a policy of inviting musicians from the music profession to work with and perform alongside students in organised workshops. The Centre provides a wide range of ensemble experience from the junior groups through to our senior and adult ensembles and seeks to expand further. We know that you will derive pleasure and enjoyment from music making to a high standard with others who have similar musical attainments and interests to yourself. Welcome to Harrogate Music Centre- the place for developing musicians of all ages. Music centres - general information and fees.
Assisted Purchase Scheme for Musical Instruments.Terms and conditions for instrument tuition.Music tuition application (pdf / 290 KB).Music service term dates calendar 2021-22.Please disregard the delivery address option as delivery will be to your child's school. If you have already ordered an instrument you can make payment of £15 here. To pay for a musical instrument of lesson, use the button below. Pay for your musical instrument or instrumental lessons online If your child borrows a music centre instrument, or hires a county music service instrument, you will need to take out insurance. If you buy an instrument, you may find the assisted purchase scheme useful - it offers the chance to buy an instrument without paying VAT. In most secondary schools, music lessons are operated on a rotating timetable in order to ensure that your child does not miss the same subject lesson each week. Lessons are usually taken in groups and last between 20 and 30 minutes, with up to 30 lessons offered in each academic year. Progress reports keep you up to date with how your child is doing. There is evidence that learning to play an instrument and read music benefits children in other areas of school life. The service also runs a variety of ensembles for which young people can audition.Ĭounty music service teachers also work in schools, where children can begin instrumental lessons from about year three. It operates Saturday morning music centres in Harrogate, Northallerton, Scarborough, Selby, Skipton, and Whitby, offering young people the chance to experience ensemble work at a range of levels.
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